That's got to be an awesome ride. Anyone know what speed the 242 hulls are rated for? Those K planes are monsterous, I would love to swap the bennetts for a set of 280's but that's not in the budget.

Split,

I'm waiting on the weather to do some ride testing.. I am not sure what speed the hulls are rated for, but some guys have claimed they have gone to 70+ with the hull without removing the hooks in the hull.. I don't know if it will chine walk, but I will find out once I put in my big motor..

If you look around, you might find a set of K-Planes for less than $2k complete.. I paid my Merc Dealer Mechanic $500 to install them, as I was not thrilled about drilling holes in the transom.. You might even be able to get a set of used planes and kit for $1200 and with $500 to install, you would be set. Maybe you could also sell the bennets after and recoup a bit of $$$.. I have no idea what used Bennets are worth, but if I got $300 for mine, I woud be happy...

I'll post how the ride is when I get some good weather and get on the water..

HTH,

R